September 19, 2017
We are often asked "Are there strategies to reduce California tax on large taxable events such as selling shares of stock or...
August 18, 2017
It may surprise many Californians to learn your risk of a California tax audit may be higher than an IRS audit. You...
August 17, 2017
Amazon faces a South Carolina use tax battle with huge implications for the multinational corporation and all firms and individuals who conduct...
August 16, 2017
How does a multistate or multinational corporation approach the question of the California unitary method or waters edge election for tax calculation...
August 15, 2017
What is California's unitary method of taxation across borders and how does it affect multi-state and multi-national corporations? The "unitary method" of...
July 28, 2017
If your business faces a California tax issue it is important to know an Employment Development Department or EDD payroll audit will...
July 24, 2017
The California waters edge election provides needed protections for national and international companies with business in the State of California. This important...
July 9, 2017
Every three years the California Employment Development Department (EDD) audits our corporations. You need an experienced California EDD business audit attorney to...
June 26, 2017
What is the California Waters Edge election and how will the proposed changes affect business decisions going forward? Generally speaking California intends...
June 21, 2017
If you are in business in San Diego or conduct business in-state you will eventually face California business tax audits. Allen Barron...
May 18, 2017
There are two forms of California income tax audits - those originated by the State of California, and those based upon another...
March 31, 2017
There is more trouble for the California Board of Equalization or BOE on the immediate horizon. The California state agency is responsible...
March 8, 2017
The California Franchise Tax Board or FTB is responsible for collecting many of the business taxes in California including the Bank and...
November 23, 2016
The California Franchise Tax Board or FTB is increasing the number of tax audits it conducts due to increased information available through...
November 10, 2016
What is the California Waters Edge Election and how does that affect taxation for certain taxpayers with offshore business income and assets? The...
October 18, 2016
We've noted here previously that the IRS usually works in a 3 year audit window from the date you file your tax...
October 17, 2016
The FTB's investment in new IT systems is starting to pay off for the California tax agency. The FTB increases audit and...
October 4, 2016
Many San Diego business owners find themselves in an Employment Development Department (EDD) or IRS payroll audit. The California EDD is authorized...
April 5, 2016
There has been a change in leadership at the California Board of Equalization or BOE. The new Executive Director David Gau is...
February 12, 2016
Have you received notification of a California sales and use tax audit by the Board of Equalization? The California BOE is responsible...
January 19, 2016
If you need assistance with California tax return preparation or filing, or face issues with the FTB, EDD, or BOE regarding a...
January 7, 2016
California lawmakers are working on legislation that would eliminate potential conflict of interest for the Board of Equalization or BOE tax board. California...